Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested by CBI over alleged excise scam; denies involvement.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI in connection with an alleged excise scam, seeking a five-day custody for further investigation. Kejriwal denies direct involvement in the case and maintains his and his former deputy Manish Sisodia's innocence, as well as that of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The CBI has been investigating the alleged irregularities in Delhi's 2021-22 excise policy, which led to its annulment in August 2022.

June 25, 2024
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